Defining Metatarsalgia The foot has 28 bones. Five of them called the metatarsals extend from the base of the toes to the ankle. Metarsa in the first part of the word metatarsalgia refers to these. The suffix algia, commonly used in medicin...
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Blog Articles about Foot & Ankle Issues, Treatments and Management from Sweeney Foot & Ankle, The Woodlands and Magnolia, Texas
Sometimes those perfect “little piggies” can get a little sickly looking. When toenails turn from their usual clear hue to an unusual color,...
When your toes aren’t positioned with one right next to the other in a row but instead you have a toe that is overlapping, it is a condition...
Does one of your toes curl or bend upwards? It could be caused by a deformity known as hammer toe. Learn more about this condition and how i...
If you have a cyst on your toe, you may notice a small bump. This small bump may look red and inflamed, much like a bug bite, it may look li...
Too many people come away from a long day on the slopes with sore ankles, burning insteps or tender heels. But it doesn’t have to be that wa...
Toenail fungus is one of the most common foot ailments we see at our offices in The Woodlands and Magnolia, TX. It can be a complex conditio...
Having an ingrown toenail is a relatively common condition that occurs when the side or corners of your toenail grows into the soft sides of...
Has social distancing got you wondering if you need to go to the doctor or stay home? When you drop a weight on your toe or stub it, it’s di...
When the base of your big toe becomes swollen and results in a large bump, you may have a bunion. Over time, bunions can lead to arthritis a...
